CA. He was born on Oct. 15, 1923 in CA to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dougherty.

James was the oldest of two children. He married Norma Trembly in Stockton, CA on Sept. 16, 1944. They had two children. He attended College of the Pacific, and Naval Officer's School. He served in the Marine Corps for 2 years before transferring to the US Navy as an officer. A veteran of WWII, he earned American Theatre Victory Medal. He was a long-time resident of Stockton, CA for 70 years. He was employed by SW Foods as a sales rep for 35 years. James was a member of Toastmasters, Sirs and Look Who's Talking Cancer Support Group. He enjoyed Golf, travel, reading, bridge, 49er football and family.

James will be remembered by his loving daughters, Kathy Dye and Patty Clark (John). He is also survived by four grandchildren,

Melissa (Jeff), Jennifer, Laura and Katie (Bryon) four great grandchildren and Sister Barbara Sefried. Predeceased in death by his loving wife of 64 years Norma.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of James at a Memorial Service at DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Dr., Stockton, CA on Friday February 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm.